Lillian Lucas – Ann Sanders Student Assistance Awards 2024 Students are to email their completed application to Joanne Christie, Administrator at ac.de1780870962tinue1780870962uneva1780870962nwalr1780870962iaf@e1780870962nnaoj1780870962 on or before Friday, November 29, 2024.
Congregational Meeting ~ Sunday, December 8 following worship service In 2019 the Shining Waters Regional Council of the United Church of Canada was formed to provide support for Ministry Personnel and Faith Communities. Earlier this year, at the request of delegates from Fairlawn Avenue United Church, the Region was asked to develop a strategic plan for all of the communities of faith. The Region agreed to do this, reporting twice, in October of this year and June of next year, before presenting that plan in October of 2025. A simplistic survey was circulated by the Regional Executive that, in our opinion, dodges the responsibility of creating that strategic plan. It does not address allocation of resources, including finances. There is no immediate impact on Fairlawn but it does impact ministry in our Communities of Faith, particularly in the GTA (e.g., Saint Luke's). We would like to take this out to other churches, creating momentum for change. Our request to Fairlawn is that you endorse this wider action and provide some insight we can, collectively, take to the Region. This may or may not include a recommendation that we communicate to the Region that they need to resource this process properly, perhaps even the dedication two staff to do this work.
Our wish to all is to have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We take this time off to spend time with family and friends, to rest and relax, and be ready for all that 2025 has to offer. For emergency Pastoral Care during the closure, please email ac.de1780870962tinue1780870962uneva1780870962nwalr1780870962iaf@e1780870962racla1780870962rotsa1780870962p1780870962 or call 647-823-2366.
Annual General Meeting, May 4. Our AGM will be held on Sunday, May 4 immediately after a shortened service and Coffee Hour in the sanctuary. It is also an option to attend on Zoom: Topic: Zoom Fairlawn AGM Sunday, May 4, 2025 Time: Sunday, May 4, 2025 11:30am Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88182277687 Meeting ID: 881 8227 7687 View or download our supporting documents: 2025 Meeting Agenda and AGM Minutes May 26, 2024 2024 Annual Report: Old Frames, New Lenses 2024 Annual Report Appendices and 2025 Operating Budget
Governing Council is the body of volunteers elected by the Community of Faith to ensure that the Fairlawn Forward Mission expressed by the Community of Faith is fulfilled in diverse and effective ways , and that the operations of Fairlawn Avenue United Church are carried out responsibly and in support of that Mission. The full Governing Council meet minimally four times per year. If you have question, please reach out to Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts, Chair of Governing Council at: ac.de1780870962tinue1780870962uneva1780870962nwalr1780870962iaf@c1780870962g1780870962 or ac.de1780870962tinue1780870962uneva1780870962nwalr1780870962iaf@n1780870962orema1780870962c1780870962
Join us for a BBQ with hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, drinks & desserts (gluten-free and vegetarian options available) after worship service to reconnect after the summer break. Fairlawn's latest sponsored refugee Yamen, will be formally introduced during worship and will attend to meet with the congregation. Interested in volunteering to help prepare food, set tables or provide a side dish or dessert? Contact ac.de1780870962tinue1780870962uneva1780870962nwalr1780870962iaf@q1780870962bb1780870962.
The Human Resource and Relationships Committee (HR&R) gather and meet every 2 months. Should you have matters for the committee to consider, please contact the chair, Allan Hux at ac.de1780870962tinue1780870962uneva1780870962nwalr1780870962iaf@r1780870962dnarh1780870962 .
Governing Council is the body of volunteers elected by the Community of Faith to ensure that the Fairlawn Forward Mission expressed by the Community of Faith is fulfilled in diverse and effective ways , and that the operations of Fairlawn Avenue United Church are carried out responsibly and in support of that Mission. The full Governing Council meet minimally four times per year. If you have question, please reach out to Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts, Chair of Governing Council at: ac.de1780870962tinue1780870962uneva1780870962nwalr1780870962iaf@c1780870962g1780870962.
The Trustees of Fairlawn Avenue United Church meet online quarterly. If you have any questions please reach out to Tom Salisbury, Chair and Liaison to Governing Council at ac.de1780870962tinue1780870962uneva1780870962nwalr1780870962iaf@s1780870962eetsu1780870962rt1780870962.
The Human Resource and Relationships Committee (HR&R) gather and meet every 2 months. Should you have matters for the committee to consider, please contact the chair, Allan Hux at ac.de1780870962tinue1780870962uneva1780870962nwalr1780870962iaf@r1780870962dnarh1780870962 .
Talk About Politics On Friday, November 21 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm, in the safety of the Sanctuary, Gord Pitts will host a free-wheeling chat around what troubles you, what excites you, what challenges you. Coffee and tea will be served. This arose from our conversation about what we can do to develop new opportunities for a seniors' space at Fairlawn. See you (and, we hope, hear from you) there.
The Trustees of Fairlawn Avenue United Church meet online quarterly. If you have any questions please reach out to Tom Salisbury, Chair and Liaison to Governing Council at ac.de1780870962tinue1780870962uneva1780870962nwalr1780870962iaf@s1780870962eetsu1780870962rt1780870962.